Tusks Meaning in English
word · lemma: tusk
Definition
Long, curved, pointed teeth that stick out from the mouths of some animals, like elephants or walruses. They are used for digging, fighting, or showing dominance.
Usage & Nuances
Used for large animal teeth only (elephants, walruses, boars), never for humans or small animals. Always plural unless talking about a single tooth. "Ivory" refers to the hard material in elephant tusks.
Example Sentences
Elephants have long tusks to help them dig for water.
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Walruses use their tusks to climb out of the water onto ice.
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A wild boar's tusks can be very sharp.
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Some elephants are hunted for their tusks, which are made of ivory.
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Did you know that narwhals have a single tusk growing from their head?
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The museum has a display of ancient mammoth tusks.
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